Protective Coatings Application Specialist

Job Description

Job DescriptionAre you the finisher everyone counts on?

If color accuracy, smooth coverage, and durable finishes are your signature, you’ll thrive with us in Bardstown, KY. We’re looking for a Protective Coatings Application Specialist who can deliver reliable results shift after shift.

Why this role?

• Own the finish: prepare, coat, and perfect parts that must look great and last long.
• Work with trusted equipment: Titan and Graco sprayers, plus brushes and rollers.
• Be part of a team that values precision, safety, and deadlines.

Your impact

• Prepare substrates by cleaning, sanding, masking, and priming.
• Apply paints, varnishes, and finishes via spray, brush, and roller methods.
• Mix/tint coatings to match specified colors and gloss levels.
• Verify finish quality and uniformity; correct imperfections promptly.
• Maintain a safe, tidy booth and follow all industrial safety protocols.
• Collaborate to meet production targets without compromising quality.
• Service and maintain painting equipment to keep it running smoothly.

What makes you a match?

• High school diploma or GED; additional painting training is beneficial.
• Demonstrated experience in industrial painting or similar finishing work.
• Detail-focused, quality-driven mindset.
• Team player who can also work independently with minimal supervision.
• Familiarity with industrial safety practices and PPE.
• Physical ability to lift and handle heavy materials.
• Strong communicator with a can-do outlook.

Must-have skillset

Industrial and commercial painting proficiency.

Schedule & location

• Bardstown, KY
• 1st Shift (Weekends): 5:30am–6:00pm Friday, Saturday, Sunday (three 12-hour shifts)
• Includes a shift differential; specifics will be covered during the process.

Equipment you’ll use

• Titan and Graco paint sprayers